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We once lived in a land where finding seasonal, local food was as easy as walking down the street and handing a few bucks to the guy running the fruit stand. The farmers market was big and lively and operated year round. We completely took this for granted. Then we moved away and realized how … Read More

“A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper.” Ooooh, sounds cool. Download. I was looking for podcasts for a trip, and the mystery and promise of the title of this TED Talk, given by Pierre Thiam, caught my interest. It did not disappoint. A package of this “miracle grain,” Fonio, now has a home … Read More

Aesthetic appeal is a primary factor when I choose food. Take beets for example. I know they are nutritious, and I enjoy the taste, but the real reason I cook with them is because of the pure joy their colors give me as I peel and slice them. I fell in love with turmeric for similar … Read More

Homemade food is better food, don’t you agree? It is often more fresh, less expensive and you have a little more control over what goes into it. When I make this granola, I can choose which honey I use and make sure it is good, pure, honey. I also just love the process of making … Read More

I have never been a big fan of diets. My general belief has been that if you eat a good variety of all the good food that God put on this earth, and avoid most junk food most of the time, you’ll be good to go. So I wasn’t looking for the Whole30 program. A … Read More

So I once sort of did the Whole 30 program. For two weeks. I did NOT quit, I just realized that my sunflower seed butter contained added sugar, and my disgusting tuna-straight-out-of-the-can contained soy. The Whole 30 program forbids both added sugar and soy. Upon realizing that I had been suffering my way through the program … Read More

I used to believe that eating oatmeal for breakfast was: 1) worth it because it’s inexpensive 2) worth it because it’s healthy and 3) totally bleah Now I believe that eating oatmeal for breakfast is: 1) worth it because it’s inexpensive 2) worth it because it’s healthy and 3) totally awesome and delicious

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